Danette Christine (Director)
Favorite Mark Twain-ism: (As of today) "It is a gratification to me to know that I am ignorant of art, and ignorant also of surgery. Because people who understand art find nothing in pictures but blemishes, and surgeons and anatomists see no beautiful women in all their lives, but only a ghastly stack of bones with Latin names to them, and a network of nerves and muscles and tissues."
This is Ms. Christine's directorial debut. A tireless dreamer, she gained valuable knowledge about story-telling as a poet at UCLA and while working at the Peter Stark Program at USC, where she also studied music. After becoming a parent, she decided to explore her artistic vision through acting , training with Allen Levine at Lifebook Acting Academy. Pedigree and resume aside, she is at her marrow, a risk taker. A fourth-generation Angeleno, Ms. Christine is constantly exploring what it means to be an Angeleno (as well as an American). And she relishes the fountain of talent that lives here. She is a passionate musician, and an active seeker of good in the world -- against all odds.
Andrés Mejía Vallejo
Favorite Mark Twain-ism: "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."
Andrés Mejía Vallejo was born in Medellin, Colombia. His mother—a musician, linguist and athlete—trained Andrés to be a jack-of-all-trades. Growing up he not only participated in theater but also played the piano and became national champion of a rollerblading league. At the age of 19, Andrés decided to move to the United States to pursue a career in TV and film. What he never expected was to become a national publicist for one of the most influential record labels in the music business, or to become an Associate Producer at such an early age. Andrés is fluent in both English and Spanish, and he is currently expanding his career as a writer, actor and producer in the city of L.A.
Eugene Nova
Favorite Mark Twain-ism: "If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything."
With a Motor City upbringing, Los Angeles has given Eugene the perfect balance between an industrial like structure and an ability to just free up and allow the creativity take over. Music and the stories it tells is Eugene's first love but when he realized that film offers so many other ways that are just as passionate to tell a story, he did a stage dive into a sea of unknown territory and has been riding that wave ever since.
Hazel Paraoan
Favorite Mark Twain-ism: “Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does the work.”
After years of practice as a professional engineer, Hazel finally found the courage to pursue her dreams of living a more creative-driven life. Her love of the arts and her deafening intuition have led her to this very moment.
Leilani Smith
Favorite Mark Twain-ism: It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.
Born in Osan City, Korea with a black belt in Karate and currently studying with Allen Levin of Lifebook Acting Academy. Just off stage in "When Stars Align" as Rose at the Odyssey Theatre as well as "Intimate Apparel" (2015) as Mayme at ETC in Santa Barbara and "Flyin' West" (2014) as Fannie Mae Dove at ICT. Recently in Season 3 of "Classic Alice" as Alesha, "Love Handles" as the co-lead Charlie, in a scene with Sally Field and Tyne Daly in the upcoming film due out in theaters 2016 - "Hello My Name is Doris" and created/produced/starred in her 1st passion project, shot as a short - "JANE." Truly humbled to be involved in this wondrous production with such a talented cast/crew - I'm a lucky gal!
Aga Kadlubowska (Assistant Producer)
Favorite Mark Twain-ism: "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think that you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."
From Poland, her dream led her through many obstacles including moving from the Big Apple and Boston finally to Los Angeles. She is very excited for each opportunity that comes her way and is travelling the world, sharing her enthusiasm and talent.
Tuka Farzad
Favorite Mark Twain-ism: "Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side he never shows to anybody."
Tuka Farzad is a second-generation actor. Born an only child her characters kept her company while growing up. She'd always play the villain because they have more fun! She has always believed that she never had a choice in the matter, acting was always to be her path. It's literally in her blood!
Koushik
Favorite Mark Twain-ism: "The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
Koushik is an actor in LA. He was born and raised in India and graduated with a Ph.D. in medical science in South Africa. He moved to the US and was working at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center as a scientist. He left his job to follow his passion of acting. He is a full-time actor now and works in commercials, voiceover, theater and film and TV and also performs improv (long and short). He feels comedy comes natural to him but finds drama more challenging to perform. He firmly believes theater is the foundation of all acting.
